Happy July, Myth and Legend Lovers! What do you have planned for the Fourth of July? We hope you stay cool during the summer!
This month, we have partnered with MarvelFansCommunity to bring a Moon Knight inspired writing contest, with Egyptian mythology influences. Are you up for the challenge?
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PROMPT
Calamity is approaching Egypt quickly. Bond with an Egyptian God of your choosing to become their avatar and gain their powers in order to save the world.
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SCHEDULE
► The contest runs from July 1, 2022, to July 31, 2022. You must submit entries by July 31, 2022, 11:59 PM PST.
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RULES & GUIDELINES
► Your entries cannot exceed 2000 words.
► The story must be in English.
► Please publish your story as a separate book or in a short story collection. Remember, if you publish your story in an existing short story collection, please link the chapter not the whole book.
► Optional: tag your stories with #AncientEgypt and/or #egyptianmythology #myth #Marvel #MoonKnight
► You are welcome to share your entries in the comments. Please don't DM us your entries and use the form when you're ready to submit.
► Have fun! And don't be afraid to think outside the box!
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PRIZES
► A winning sticker to commemorate your victory.
► A feature in MythandLegend's The Ennead reading list, where all our Egyptian mythology stories are listed.
► A feature in MarvelFansCommunity's Contest Winners reading list, where all our winning stories are listed.
► An interview featured on MythandLegend and MarvelFansCommunity.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I have to make a new book?
You can submit an existing or separate book, but please ensure that when submitting, the link must be your entry link, and we cannot add your existing book in our respective reading list.
Does it have to be 2000 words, and do I need to write a single chapter only?
Because it's a short story contest, the word limit is that and not over. Adding more than one chapter is welcome but please keep in mind the story must meet our word limit.
Can I do a co-written story with someone?
Yes, you can! However, if you choose to publish on both your profiles, be aware that we can only add one story to our respective reading lists, not both.
Can I enter more than one entry?
Yes, but only one entry can win.
What about Mature? Are LGBTQ+ characters allowed?
Of course! We always welcome LGBTQ+ characters and stories. Mature is allowed so long as it meets Wattpad's Content Guidelines. Stories that do not meet this won't be accepted.
How will our entries be judged?
Stories are judged on various factors, such as writing quality, originality, and the relation to our prompt. Ensure you are proofreading your works before submitting!
Please note this contest and its rules were created by the mythandlegend team and is in no way affiliated with Wattpad Ambassadors or Wattpad HQ staff. We reserve the right to refuse entries that do not meet the criteria outlined in the Rules & Guidelines chapter or are triggering to our team. We are not obligated to provide feedback to all users, and any that we do provide is at our discretion.
Extensions will not be granted to ensure everyone is given an equal amount of time to complete and submit their entries. The decision of the judges is final and any abusive language directed towards the profile and its team will not be tolerated and will likely result in disqualification of your entry. Please review the guidelines carefully prior to submitting and send us a message if you have any questions or concerns you would like to raise.
